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NEED Tasks Gov’t To Probe Poisoning Claim of Prominent Ugandans
The Opposition National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party has tasked the government to investigate the alleged poisoning of prominent people, which they say is on the rise. NEED Secretary General Asuman Odaka said this during the press briefing on Monday, July 24, 2023, while eulogising the late former Makindye East MP Hussein Kyanjo. Odaka said…
UPDATE: Dr. Karungi Pinned On Negligence That Led To Death Of Patient In Labour
High Court in Fort Portal City has held Dr. Karungi Christine liable for negligence, which resulted in the death of an expectant mother who had been admitted to Ntara Health Centre 1V with labour pains, awaiting delivery. The unfortunate incident occurred on the night of 29th March 2022, when an expectant mother identified as Biryomumaisho…
OPED: Turmoil in FDC; Is Besigye’s Chauvinism a Source Of Conflicts In the Party?
By Massa Abrahams Kampala: The ongoing political wrangles in the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have been instigated by selfish individuals in the party. The saboteurs include founder and first President Dr. Kizza Besigye, Waswa Birigwa, the national chairman, chief whip Ibrahim Ssemuju Nganda, and political prostitute Erias Lukwago who only left his former party…
LoP Mpuuga Accuses UPDF Of Collecting Illegal Tax From Fishmongers
The Uganda People’s Defence Force soldiers under the marine unit have been accused of levying illegal taxes on the fishing communities. Mathias Mpuuga, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, said during a media briefing held in Kalungu on Monday, July 24, 2023, that while touring the area, he was confronted by several groups of fishermen…
Dr Besigye Vows To Mobilise Masses To Throw Out The Ruling NRM Government
Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president Col (Rtd) DR. Kizza Besigye has said he will not contest in the coming 2026 general election but instead mobilise masses to throw out of power the NRM regime. Besigye argued that it is meaningless to continue participating in what he described as ‘sham’ elections organised by…
Campaigns Against EACOP Project Are Not Based On Facts-Katikkiro Mayiga
Buganda’s Premier Charles Peter Mayiga has scoffed at environmental activists campaigning against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, that their campaigns are not based on facts on the ground. The Katikiro, who spent three days this week touring oil and gas infrastructural developments like the Kabalega Airport, CNOOC’s KingFisher projects, and TotalEnergies Tilenga…
‘Don’t look at the army as a source of jobs’ – Museveni Urges Service Above Self, Passes Out 391 Armoured Crews & Platoon Commanders
President Museveni who is also the commander in chief of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has urged the forces to emphasize the ideology of Patriotism while serving the people of Uganda. “yow. Yes, it might be a job but also there’s service to the country,” Gen. Museveni said, reminding them that they succeeded in…
MP Dr. Mutono Hails AKSA Group On Setting Up Multi-Billion Specialized Trauma & General Hospital In Budaka
The Budaka Specialized Trauma and General Hospital is going to be constructed specifically to improve on medical services in Bukedi region and the nearby Districts. While addressing the media after the inspection of land with a delegate from AKSA GROUP Canada, Dr Hon. Mutono Patrick revealed that this medical facility is going to be a…
Court Orders Uganda Investment Authority To Cough Millions To Tirupati For Breach Of Contract
Mukono High Court Judge Florence Nakachwa has ordered Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) to pay Tirupati Development Limited sixty million damages and all the money which was paid by the plaintiff in the process of acquiring the land located situated in Goma Division , Mukono district.Block 113 Plots No. A019 In her ruling , the judge…
Parliament Suspends Sittings Over LC Elections Impasse
Speaker Anita Among has adjourned Parliament sittings to an unknown date over the impasse of Local Council (LC) elections. “I am not going to continue on something that is an illegality. Government must advise the country on the way forward. We need a position of government, not to continue speculating,” Among said while presiding over…